• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Excel High School

Accredited High School Diploma Online

Contact Us Student Login

Request Info
Call Us: 800-620-3844
Text Us: 952-465-3700
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Excel High School
    • Adult Fast Track
    • Getting Started
    • Programs
    • Proctor Information
    • Testimonials
    • College Programs
    • GPA Calculator
  • Courses
    • Courses Overview
    • Full Time Courses
    • Part Time Courses
    • Adult Fast Track
    • Homeschool Online
    • Summer School
    • Middle School
    • Dual Enrollment
    • Test Prep Course for GED® Test
  • Accreditation
    • Accreditation
    • Partnerships
  • FAQ
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Online Store
    • Proctor Information
    • Tuition/Fees
    • Mission Statement
    • Colleges
    • Academic Advising
    • Student’s Corner
    • Brochure
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
  • Forms/Transcripts
    • Forms/School Store
    • School Catalog
  • Online Tutoring
  • Student Login
  • Enroll Now

What is a GED?

November 1, 2012 by official

One of the first things a person who didn’t finish high school hears is “Well, you can always get your GED.”

It’s the go to response.

The funny thing is, a lot of people have no idea what a GED is or how it works.  Since we offer GED preparation here at Excel, we thought we would clarify exactly what a GED is.

What Does GED Stand For?

GED technically has a few different meanings depending on who you talk to.  Two of the most common definitions are General Educational Development and Graduate Equivalency Degree.

What is a GED and How Do I Get One?

The GED is technically a test (more specifically a series of tests) designed to show that a person has high-school level academic skills.  By passing the GED Test, a person is awarded with a Certificate of High School Equivalency.  Many people simply refer to this certificate as a GED.

This is not actually a high school diploma but carries about the same authority as one.

The GED is a series of five tests, each one representing a different school subject.

The tests are:

  • Language Arts: Writing
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Language Arts: Reading
  • Mathematics

The point is to show that you know all of the information a high school graduate is expected to know.  The tests are standardized.

Each test is graded on a scale from 200-800.  Typically, a person must get at least 410 to pass an individual test but must average 450 between all five tests.  If a person fails one of the tests but passes the others, they only need to retake the parts they failed.

The required passing score could be hire depending on your district.  Also, the US military has higher requirements for GED Test scores, as do many colleges and Universities.

GED Tests Must Be Taken in Person

A common scam on the internet currently is “online GED tests“.  There is no such thing.  You cannot earn a GED online. A GED test must be taken at a designated location.  If you need help finding a GED testing center in your area, contact us, and we can help you out.

Also, it is very common (and highly recommended) that people take GED prep courses so that they can study and prepare for the test.  Unlike the actual GED Test, these prep courses are offered online.

In fact, we offer a free GED practice test right on our website.  Check it out and see how ready you are to get your GED or maybe even your high school diploma.

Filed Under: College Prep, GED News

Primary Sidebar

Return to Blog

Starting is Easy!

For more information about how you can earn an accredited high school diploma in as little as a few short months, please enter your email below.

Teenager
Adult Learner

Our Courses & Programs

  • Full Time Courses
  • Part Time Courses
  • Adult Fast Track
  • College in High School
  • Summer School Online
  • Homeschool Online
  • GED Preparation
  • All Programs

Excel High School is Regionally Accredited by Cognia, The parent organization of The North Central Association CASI and Southern Association of Colleges and School CASI and the Northwest Accrediting Commission.
Learn more.

Excel High School is a “A+” Rated, Accredited Member of the Better Business Bureau.

Excel High School is a great school! My daughter was in another online high school last year, but she was not challenged and was not being prepared for college.

Since starting this year at Excel, she is being fully challenged in honors courses. My daughter told me the other day, "mom, I have never had to work so hard in school". We love you Excel High School and Anna will be with you until she graduates next year.

Testimonial from Susan M. – Minneapolis, MN

Footer

Latest News

  • Online Proctor Requirements
  • Excel High School Online Store
  • Excel High School Regionally Accredited
  • Diploma Mills in the News: Unaccredited and Invalid Transfer Credits
  • EHS is Rated A+ with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • News Articles
  • ACE Credits Online for College Credit
  • Dual High School-College Enrollment Online

Our Offers

  • Accredited American High School Curriculum
  • Complete 9-12 Diploma Program
  • Adult High School Diploma Online GED Prep.
  • Online Summer School
  • Online Credit Make-up Recovery
  • Homeschool Online
  • Northgate Academy
  • Online Middle School
  • Excel Education Systems
  • State Online High School Programs

Excel High School
601 Carlson Parkway
Suite 1250
Minnetonka, MN 55305, USA

Toll-Free: 1-800-620-3844
Telephone: +1 952-465-3700
+1 800-620-3844
FAX: +1 952-465-3701

  • Excel High School © 2021
  • News Center
  • Calendars
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Excel High School is a State recognized regionally accredited High School. Excel High School is accredited by Cognia, the parent organization for the North Central Association CASI, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools CASI and Northwest Accrediting Commission - agencies recognized by the State Department of Education. Excel High School holds candidacy status for accreditation with the Middle States of Colleges and Schools CESS

Adwords Management by Make Search Work.